Metro Boston municipal leaders sign new climate commitment amid Trump rollbacks
Since the start of the second Trump administration in January, climate and resilience efforts have seen funding cuts hamper progress. Rollbacks of environmental regulations have reduced protections limiting emissions from power plants and vehicles, as well as water and air quality standards.

Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft shares his positions on housing, education and city budget
When Josh Kraft kicked off his campaign Feb. 4 at the Prince Hall Grand Lodge in Grove Hall, the significance of the venue was not lost on the largely African American crowd that turned out. Nor was the significance of the opening of his campaign office last month in Nubian Square.

The Girl Friends® Inc. celebrates 90 years of history in Boston
One of the oldest and most highly respected social organizations of African American women in the United States, The Girl Friends®, Inc., will celebrate its 90th annual conclave in Boston today through Sunday at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza.

Advocates advise immigrant communities to ‘Know your rights’
“The only way that people can protect themselves at this point is by enforcing their own rights,” said Sarang Sekhhavat, chief of staff at the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA). “Even if the law enforcement isn’t going to care, the judges will.

Prospect of Edgar Benjamin sale leaves community members ‘disappointed’
When the Suffolk Superior Court ruled to install a receivership at the Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center in April 2024, following a closure plan and allegations of financial mismanagement, it was a moment of celebration for a community eager to keep the almost century-old nursing home open and running.

Changes to Pell Grants could spell disaster for Black Students
As FAFSA delays, glitches, and uncertainty continue to cloud their college plans, Black high school students across the country are facing a new financial aid crisis — one that could leave many Black, low-income students unsure if a bachelor’s degree is financially within reach.

Malcolm X’s words still speak truth to power
Unlike his contemporaries who spoke of dreams, Malcolm X spoke of waking up. “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today,” he warned in 1962, challenging Black Americans to build their own power rather than wait for handouts.

We celebrate the 100th birthday of civil rights leader, Malcolm X.
We celebrate the 100th birthday of civil rights leader, Malcolm X..

Every second counts: Expand access to all opioid reversal medications now!
Imagine a scenario where a loved one — your child, sibling or friend — is struggling with an opioid addiction. You’ve done everything in your power to help them get treatment, but because they’re over 18, your options are limited. The frustration, helplessness and fear can feel unbearable.

We still need him: Malcolm X’s relevance in today’s world
Malcolm X’s impact on my identity is ongoing. His actions and words shaped my faith. He influenced my concept of justice, since I am a Black Muslim student in a Boston high school. Though Malcolm X existed in another era, he fought racism, Islamophobia and inequality.

Now is the time to be very concerned about affordable housing and health care
When it comes to affordable housing for older adults who make simply the median income, Massachusetts is more than 200,000 units short. The impact of this can already be felt in Boston. Homelessness in the city among those 50 years of age or older has nearly doubled in the past decade.

Blue Hill Avenue’s steep road to redevelopment
“The street hasn’t really been touched in about 60 years,” said Maya Mudgal, a transit planner for the city. “Over half the people on the street are actually on buses, and they’re just facing a lot of delays and poor transit conditions due to the way the street is laid out.

Who’s calling? Boston!
If utilizing rideshare, you can get dropped close to main entrance, just tell them to head to Harvard Stadium in Allston. At the end of the night, simply follow signs to the dedicated rideshare pickup lot.

Why Malcolm X keeps inspiring Black art
Malcolm X burns in the imagination of Black artists, serving as a muse for poets, rappers and filmmakers who channel his demands for justice and liberation.

Boston takes new steps to recognize the legacy of Malcolm X
Malcolm Little was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 19, 1925; his family moved to Michigan when he was a child, and then he spent his teenage years in Boston. His half-sister Ella Collins took custody of him in 1941, until he was arrested five years later on charges of theft and breaking and entering.

The Celtics’ season ends on an embarrassing note
The New York Knicks dismantled the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 118-91 in game six of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final to put an inglorious end to what was hoped to be a history-making season for the league’s crown jewel franchise.

Brockton man rides for the ages and a new record
Formerly a musician, St. Hubert started distance running during the pandemic. His cycling journey began at Life Time in Westwood, Massachusetts. He bonded with an instructor, George Georgenes. St. Hubert was “hungry” to improve, Georgenes said, “he was always picking my brain.

The Lady Eagles go for second straight national lacrosse title
Coming off last year’s national title run, the Boston College Eagles are looking to write another glorious chapter in their rich lacrosse legacy, which has already produced two NCAA Division I national titles in the last five years and eight straight trips to the Final Four.

Coping strategies for Black women facing job loss, DEI rollbacks
While the numbers are alarming, the emotional and mental toll of this trend is equally significant, and often overlooked. For many Black women, the impact of job loss is not only financial but deeply personal, touching on issues of identity, self-worth and systemic erasure.

Daily Table closes its doors
The chain worked daily to “fill the gap between free food resources and traditional retail grocery stores through their partnerships with growers, manufacturers and other suppliers by obtaining “high quality foods at low costs” and making it available to everyone, including those with a SNAP budget.

HUE in Boston’s Back Bay serves as restaurant, nightlife spot and cultural hub
If you ask owner Robert Eugene why you should come and visit his restaurant and lounge HUE, he would say that his spot is the only place where “you can come in at 6 p.m. and leave at 2 a.m.

Experience an island adventure right here in Boston
Spring in Boston is back and that means block parties, blooming flowers and the return of ferry service to the Boston Harbor Islands.

An artist and gatekeeper, inspired by gardens and God
In a small wooden cube of a room — a gatehouse, painted blue — American artist Minnie Evans (1892-1987) found a studio in which, while earning 16 cents an hour from morning to dusk over her 27-year post as gatekeeper of the Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, North Carolina, she turned out thousands of visionary images.

Say ‘yes chef ’ to Kayla Tabb
There’s a new chef dicing onions and sorting spices at the Boston Public Library Nutrition Lab in Nubian Square. Kayla Tabb is the newly appointed chef-in-residence at the lab and she comes prepared to teach everything from meal planning to cake decorating.

‘BaroQUEER: Historically Informed’ explores the diverse, queer history of Baroque music
“BaroQUEER: Historically Informed” showcases music by composers from George Frideric Handel and Jean-Baptiste Lully, working in the 17th century, to Julius Eastman and Caroline Shaw, working in the 20th century and present day.

Patriots at Pine Street Inn
Pine Street Inn, New England’s leading organization dedicated to ending homelessness, hosted 20 players from the New England Patriots for a Volunteer Day on May 14. The players joined staff and guests at the Men’s Inn and the Yawkey House women’s shelter, helping to prepare and serve lunch, followed by an ice cream social.

City Kids Gala
City Kids, a nonprofit that provides children across Boston’s neighborhoods and beyond with unique experiences and valuable educational resources, hosted its 2025 fundraising gala at Alibi in the Liberty Hotel. The BASE President and CEO Steph Lewis delivered a keynote address.

Laying Flags for the Fallen
The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes staff and volunteers planted a sea of flags in the Seaport District last Saturday as part of the organization’s 15th annual Patriot Week. The flags will remain at the memorial throughout Memorial Day.

School Yard For Everyone
Students and faculty at Boston International Newcomers Academy, a Boston Public School, recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of its “School Yard For Everyone,” which was designed by students to create a welcoming space for the community and provide resources for students and families in need.

Congratulations to all 2025 graduates!
Franklin Cummings Tech’s 117th Commencement was a joyous celebration of more than 300 graduates. The Class of 2025 had the honor of being the final class to graduate from their 41 Berkeley Street campus. The college will be relocating in early 2026 to Roxbury’s Nubian Square.